Social Media Influencer Accreditation: VIFF 2018
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 24, 2018
Thank you for your interest in covering the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on September 27 - October 12, 2018. This application is in 3 SECTIONS (Important Information, Details and Coverage Plan). Please fill out all required fields and submit your application before August 24, 2018.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. VIFF grants a limited number of complimentary media passes for all Bloggers and Social Media Influencers who actively publish or produce new multimedia content on a regular basis and have a large reach of unique audiences using digital or social media platforms.
The applicant must have an established history of posting content on social media platforms. Previous postings must be highly visible, respected and widely recognized. Posts must NOT feature items such as profanity, spam, adult-oriented material, and/or other inappropriate activities.
2. To be considered for accreditation, the applicant must be directly and actively involved in the coverage of VIFF 2018, and must be willing to post about specific films and other festival events, as requested by the Media Office. Only actively covering influencers will be considered for credentials. If you are a Journalist, please apply for the Media credential.
3. We take your coverage plans into consideration when reviewing your application to cover VIFF 2018 and expect coverage to be thoughtful, insightful, informative and consistent with your stated coverage plan. Preference will be given to applicants in good standing who can provide both advance and post event coverage.
4. Only 1 pass will be granted per social media influencer. Approval of your application will be based on your social media's engagement, reach, impressions and coverage plan for VIFF 2018.
5. Your accreditation status will be advised in writing via email on or before SEPTEMBER 3, 2018. Once you receive notice of approval for your accreditation, you are considered as an official guest of the festival and will be expected to deliver on your stated coverage plan.
6. Accreditation passes will be available for pick-up onsite (specifics to follow) and are NON-TRANSFERRABLE unless an arrangement was made with the VIFF Press Office in advance of the event. Please be advised that only accredited Social Media Influencers will be provided with passes at the Press Office. Walk‐up accreditation requests during the festival is strongly discouraged.
7. Your accreditation will give you access to all Special Presentations and the Films+ Program (all industry directed events, talks, panels and sessions). It does not permit access to Gala screenings or parties.
8. VIFF reserves the right to approve, deny or revoke accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
9. Photos from special events will be available via Dropbox. Access link will be included in your accreditation confirmation email, which will be sent on or before September 3, 2018. The folder will be populated as images become available.
10. ALL ACCREDITED APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE METRICS OF THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE BY NOVEMBER 9, 2018 TO BE IN GOOD STANDING. Only Social Media Influencers in good standing will be accredited for future VIFF events.